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Definition of trusting

trusting

/ˈtrʌs.tɪŋ/
trust · ing
Adverb:trustingly
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trusting Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Showing or tending to have a belief in a person's honesty or sincerity; not suspicious.

Example

"It is a shame that such a warm and trusting person was taken advantage of by scammers."

Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'trusting' (inclined to believe in the honesty of others, sometimes to a naive degree) with 'trustworthy' (deserving of trust, reliable).

• Rhymes for trusting

• Nearby Words

trustful
trustfully
trustfulness
trusting
trustingly
trustingness
trustworthily

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the present participial adjective of 'trust', which derives from Old Norse 'traust' (help, confidence, protection, support).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trusting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trusting
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